The Ft. Myers Rescue Mission was founded in 1973 in downtown Ft. Myers on
Fowler Street in a rented house by Rev. Robert Walker. In 1984, we were
incorporated in the state of Florida as a non-profit corporation, and in
1986, the Mission bought one and a half acres of property on Dr. M. L. King
Blvd. (another one and a half acres was given by a neighbor). In 1987, the
Mission opened its doors at their new home.
Since its founding, the Mission has served hundreds of thousands
of meals and provided shelter for men, women, and children of all ages.
The central heart beat of the Mission has remained to bring a
saving knowledge of Jesus Christ to all that will come to Him. Countless
lives have been transformed by the power of God, delivering souls from
drugs, alcohol, and immoral living, and making them fit citizens of this
world and the world to come.
Each recipient of Mission assistance is expected to actively
pursue a productive life, with a desire to escape homeless wandering, and
begin a new life as a productive person. All must take responsibility for
their actions and follow a course of self improvement. Weekly accountability
is maintained for each person.
Trade school, High School Equivalency, job training, spiritual
counseling, and Bible correspondence courses are available to all Mission
residents.
Our program includes a bus ministry that serves a hot meal on the
street, with a gospel service each evening of the year.
The Rescue Mission is supported only
by private donations. It has no mortgages, and
receives no government funding.
The Fort Myers Rescue
Mission is located at 3985 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
33916. You may write or call us at : 239-334-7365. The Mission Director
is Rev. George Schaefer. Mission counselors include Rev. Robert
Walker, Rev. Eunice Gagnon, and Rev. Shelly.
All are available to
meet any need you may have..
Remember Jesus is the answer..
We would count it a privilege to share Him with you.
Questions? E-Mail me at:
georgeschaefer@fortmyersrescuemission.org
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